I am using the Mirage Swift nasal pillows; 'started treatment a couple weeks ago.  While I am doing fairly well, the last few nights I have woken up in the middle of the night and it seems as if there is A LOT more air coming out of the exhaust area and also that the sound of the air coming out is louder.  My humidifier is set at 2; I've changed my filter, checked my hoses...I am wondering if it is just my perception; waking up in the wee hours and everything being so quiet, and the exhalation sound seeming so much louder.  It seemed like maybe something was leaking, but I am not sure.  While I am going to contact my respiratory therapist about this, I was curious to hear if anyone has had a similar experience and/or advice....

I also have the Mirage Swift nasal pillows, and compared to my old mask, I find that there is a lot more noise from the exhalation ports on the nasal pillows than my old mask.  To ensure that there are no leaks, put your hands in front of your face and feel around for leaks.  It could be that there's just more noise.


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Yes, I am having the same problem and I think it's just the noise.  I just posted about it in another thread.  I woke up the night before last (2nd night on it) and it was noisy when I was breathing out.  However, it never bothered me last night so I don't know.  I checked the hoses and even turned the thing off and re-hooked it up at 2am and nothing helped.  I think you just have to get used to it and nothing is wrong.  This is my first CPAP so I have nothing to compare it to.

Wendy